Shloka 2.113.15

पादुकाप्रदानं भरतस्य निवृत्तिश्च (The Sandals Bestowed; Bharata’s Return Toward Ayodhya)

Devanagari script

एतच्छ्रुत्वा शुभं वाक्यं भरतस्य महात्मनः।भरद्वाजश्शुभतरं मुनिर्वाक्यमुवाच तम्।।।।

Transliteration

etac chrutvā śubhaṃ vākyaṃ bharatasya mahātmanaḥ | bharadvājaḥ śubhataram munir vākyam uvāca tam ||

Translation

Hearing these auspicious words of the great-souled Bharata, the sage Bharadvāja spoke to him words even more auspicious.

Context

Hearing the auspicious words of the magnanimous Bharata, sage Bharadwaja said to him in words still more auspicious.

Characters & Entities

• Bharata
• Bharadvāja

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is strengthened through affirmation by the wise: righteous intent is acknowledged and guided by saintly counsel.

What is the narrative situation?

Bharadvāja responds approvingly to Bharata’s declaration and prepares to praise his virtues.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Bharata’s mahātmyam (nobility of character) recognized by a sage.